The Denver Art Museum is presenting "The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art," an exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, in association with the Denver Art Museum, the Portland Art Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum. The show features works from the National Gallery of Victoria's collection, including paintings by Indigenous Australian artists such as Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori, Thunduyingathi Bijarrb May Moodoonuthi, and others, with Bank of America serving as the North America Tour Sponsor.
This exhibition matters because it brings a major survey of Australian Indigenous art to multiple North American museums, highlighting the cultural significance and artistic achievements of Indigenous communities. The collaboration between leading institutions in Australia and the United States underscores a growing international recognition of Indigenous art traditions, while the support from various foundations and donors reflects the importance of cross-cultural exchange in the art world.